PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * ACA Connects Encourages FCC to Speed up and Streamline Pole Attachment Process America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) submitted comments this week regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) work to accelerate wireline broadband deployment by removing barriers to infrastructure investment. "ACA Connects thanks the FCC   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan to Refuse Pay During Potential Government Shutdown; Cosponsors Legislation to Mandate Pay for Military, Border Patrol * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) sent a letter to Catherine Szpindor, the Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House, asking his pay be withheld should the government shut down on October 1. "I am deeply disappointed Congr  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Chemists Can Discover New Materials More Quickly With AI By Kirsten Heuring Everyday items like car tires, plastic bags and foam cushions come from materials called polymers that can take years to develop and test. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a new approach to create better rubber-like materials more quickl  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Durell Johnson takes the helm of Penn State's three northeast region campuses * DUNMORE, Pa. -- After more than 25 years of service to Penn State, Durell Johnson, chief academic officer at Penn State Scranton, has taken on the top leadership role at the University's Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses. Johnson assumed the role of interim regional chancellor at the beginning of  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * First measurement of a black hole's 'kick' after cosmic collision * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The violent collision and merger of two black holes emits gravitational waves -- ripples in spacetime -- that can cause the resulting newborn black hole to recoil and rapidly move, sometimes escaping its own galaxy. Now, an international team that includes a Penn State researcher has measured the   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Gene editing, traditional crossbreeding produce disease-resistant cacao plants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In a development that could help protect one of the world's most beloved agricultural commodities, a research team at Penn State has successfully created disease-resistant cacao plants using gene-editing technology. According to the researchers, the innovation promises to help resolve  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Cracking the Code of Kimberlite Eruptions: New Study in Geology on How Diamonds Make Their Rapid Ascent Boulder, Colo., USA: If you've ever held or beheld a diamond, there's a good chance it came from a kimberlite. Over 70% of the world's diamonds are mined from these unique volcanic structures. Yet despite decades of study, scientists are still working to understand how e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan and Fetterman Back Court Fight Against Trump's Unlawful Cuts to Farm and Food Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) filed an amicus brief in support of a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges the administration's decision to cut billions of dollars in funding f  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * In brief: Certain age-related DNA mutations are less common in human eggs * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Unlike other tissues in the human body, human eggs don't pick up as many mutations in some of their DNA as they age. The findings from a new study, published in Science Advances and led by researchers at Penn State, suggests that human eggs -- the reproductive cells that, when fertilized w  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Lion Caucus students to lead on-campus event in support of federal student aid * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's Lion Caucus and Advocate Penn State will host their Fall Advocacy Festival at University Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at the HUB Monumental Staircase to encourage students and the campus community to demonstrate support for federal student aid. Penn   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Marshals Capture State Police Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive in Pittsburgh, PA * Philadelphia, PA --Members of the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force arrested in Pittsburgh tonight a man wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police on charges of murder in relation to a deadly shooting that occurred October 7th, 2023, on I-95 in Upper Chichester, Delaware County. During  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Meteorology students forecast weather for NASA research campaign * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Forecasting the weather can be a precarious venture. One change to a data point can have cascading effects. Astute forecasters need to adapt. That's exactly what Chase Epps, a senior majoring in meteorology and atmospheric science, did when his planned summer internship fell through. "I thought  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * New Bipartisan Legislation Will Help Address Construction Workforce Shortages That Are The Leading Cause Of Project Delays * Tue, 09/23/2025 - 14:39 Construction Officials Say New Legislation from Congressman Lloyd Smucker Establishing a Visa Program for Construction Industry Offers a Good Short-Term Solution to Severe Workforce Shortages The Associ  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * One Health Microbiome Center awards 11 inaugural doctoral training fellows * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The One Health Microbiome Center (OHMC) in the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State has selected the 2025-26 recipients of the Biotechnological and Integrative Opportunities in Microbiome Science (BIOMS) doctoral training fellowship. In this inaugural year, the $2.6 million   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Patterson to lead Penn State center on environment and health * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Andrew Patterson has been named director of Penn State's Center for Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis (CMTC), a research hub that investigates how environmental exposures affect human health. He succeeds Gary Perdew, H. Thomas & Dorothy Willits Hallowell Chair of Agricultural Sciences, who found  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Centre Stage's 'Rhinoceros' blurs line between audience and 'herd' * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Centre Stage will present "Rhinoceros," by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Sam Osheroff, Oct. 6-18, in the Pavilion Theatre. What happens when everyone you know turns into a rhinoceros? In Ionesco's razor-sharp absurdist comedy "Rhinoceros," a sleepy town is suddenly overrun -  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State rises to No. 26 among public universities in 2026 US News 'Best Colleges' * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State rose to No. 26 among national public universities and No. 59 overall -- increasing four places in both categories -- in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 "Best Colleges" ranking, released Sept. 23. Penn State also ranks No. 21 among Association of American Universities   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Provides Award-winning Internship Experiences to Prepare Future Workforce for Industry Success MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 23, 2025) - When it comes to the future well-being of our communities, preparing today's youth is a top priority, according to Pennsylvania American Water, particularly when it comes to crucial services like water and wastewate  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Physician Sentenced to 14 Years for Illegal Distribution of Opioids and Health Care Fraud Conspiracies * A Pennsylvania doctor was sentenced today to 168 months in prison for orchestrating conspiracies to commit health care fraud, wire fraud, and unlawful distribution of controlled substances and money-laundering related offenses. He was also ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution and over   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Pockrass Lecture to focus on 'The Visibility Bind' for those in creator economy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A productive researcher who focuses on social media, including influencer labor, will present a free public lecture about the challenges for those in the influencer economy during a visit to Penn State in early November. Brooke Erin Duffy, an associate professor at Cornell Universi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Members Sign Open Letter Condemning Political Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) led 36 Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in releasing an open letter calling for an end to political violence and the reckless rhetoric that fuels it. The letter stresses that American  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly statement on historic Wabtec locomotive deal * Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released the following statement after Wabtec Corporation announced Monday a historic agreement with National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national railway of Kazakhstan, to deliver Evolution Series locomotives and provide long-term service support. The multi-year order, valued at $4.2 billi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smucker Introduces Legislation to Strengthen America's Workforce * WASHINGTON - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) reintroduced legislation to develop America's workforce and strengthen our economy. The USA Workforce Investment Act and the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act create opportunities for American workers to advance their skills and obtain quality jobs, while helping Amer  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smucker's Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act: What They are Saying * Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has reintroduced legislation to strengthen America's workforce. Below is a list of quotes from national industry leaders supportive of Rep. Lloyd Smucker's Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494).  "The Leading Builders of America appreciates Congressman Smucke  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Shippensburg University announces an increase in enrollment for fall 2025 By Megan Silverstrim Shippensburg University is pleased to announce an increase in enrollment for the fall 2025-2026 academic year. Increases in several key areas follow several years of strategic enrollment stabilization efforts at the institution. Overall headcount increased by 2.6 percent and first-time in college enrol  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Student-faculty collaboration showcased at statewide education conference * SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. -- Penn State Schuylkill business student Genesis Nunez recently joined Gina Whalen, associate professor of business, to co-present at the Pennsylvania Council for International Education (PACIE) Conference, held Sept. 18-19 at Penn State University Park. Their session, "Autoethnography as  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Virginia Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- July 2025 * Virginia had 220,000 job openings in July 2025, compared to 217,000 openings in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the job openings rate in Virginia was 4.9 perce  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Vishay Ametherm SL2220007 Inrush Current Limiting NTC Thermistor Receives UL Recognition Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that its Vishay Ametherm SL2220007 bigAMP inrush current limiting negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor has received UL certification. The certification process - conducted by UL Solutions under File E209153, Volume 1  more